PROGRAM ANALYST NF4 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 73664 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $85,000.00 to $95,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/7/2025 Close Date 7/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

Uses a high level of interpersonal skills and expertise in Marine and Family Programs to provide policy oversight and program monitoring of Family Readiness Section programs that include:  Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB), Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP), Information, Referral and Relocation, Personal Financial Management Program, and oversight of functional integration of information into automated systems to include: Marine Online and SharePoint.  Provides high-level guidance and serves as the Marine Corps subject matter expert on Marine Corps Family Readiness Services issues.  

Management

Independently oversees day-to-day operations of ongoing complex programming of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses:  mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.  Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for overall Section operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available.  

Communicates and delivers briefings and presentations on complex concepts, status reports; correspondences with General Officers, key stakeholders, and installation personnel. 

Plans and conducts external evaluations and assessments of new, existing and proposed programs to determine compliance with requirements and recommends changes or improvements in methods and procedures to incorporate best practices in service delivery. Conducts research to identify current trends and audit findings to the Department of Defense, General Accountability Office, Department of the Navy, and Inspector General of the Marine Corps.

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours.  May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.

Supervision 

Supervises full performance level NF-4 Program Managers and equivalent personnel to include: assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment, being alert to  alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action. 

Analysis and Evaluation

Exercises analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and applies a thorough knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques to continuously analyze accuracy of planning processes and procedures to recommend improvements. Responds to audit requests for information to brief executive level personnel on Family Readiness Section programs Marine Corps-wide. 

Budgeting

Coordinates with program staff to formulate, administer and monitor the operating and capital budget for the Section.  Identifies and establishes cost centers.  Monitors expenses.  Establishes proactive controls to ensure budgetary objectives are met.   Takes corrective action when budget variances occur.  Computes financial data and statistics to prepare reports and forecast budgets for execution and short and long range plans. Analyzes budget plans and execution reports to identify discrepancies, needs, opportunities and efficiencies and initiates new practices and plans to operate more effectively.  Compares current and historical data to determine trends and anticipate future Section requirements.  Presents financial briefs and reports to executive level personnel. 

Recordkeeping and Maintenance

Maintains individual case records IAW with prescribed regulations and ensures confidentiality and security. 

Safety

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses any required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury Ensures safety training is provided to employees.  Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.                                                                   

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

 Bachelor¿s Degree (Master¿s preferred) in business or a related field appropriate to the work of the position AND four years of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Demonstrated skill to serve as a Section Head and a recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of ongoing complex family readiness services and programming of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.  Skill to: develop operational guidelines for a full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available; determine appropriate products or services to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when customers have complex characteristics or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives; develop, modify or provide best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs; implement high visibility or complex Section program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the agency to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities that require negotiation and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching effects on operations and/or on large groups of people.  Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work. 

Must successfully obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation at the Tier III level.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. Resumes with personal photos will not be consider for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Agency contact information

BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Address
BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
3044 CATLIN AVE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
USA

Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.